Our client, a large Aerospace and Defence supplier is looking for an IT Project Manager who specialises in AI to join them on a contract basis at their site in Bolton.

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must hold the British nationality and be eligible to obtain SC Clearance.
12 month initial contract.
Up to 80 p/h Umbrella, inside IR35.

Overview of department:

Our department's mission is architect and oversee generative AI solutions, from inception to maintenance.
Providing the architecture and know-how necessary for end-to-end development of these solutions.
To define & maintain processes & methods for generative AI solutions
To provide infrastructure, technologies and expertise to deliver & support end to end generative AI solutions
To support and maintain delivered generative AI solutions
To develop & maintain generative AI expertise

Responsibilities:

We are seeking an IT Project Manager to join our new GenAI Delivery Office Team and ensure the smooth execution of AI-driven solutions. This role requires a proven track record in IT project management, knowledge of AI/GenAI technologies, and stakeholder management to drive timely, efficient, and high-quality project delivery.

Skillset/experience required:

Proven experience (5+ years) as an IT Project Manager or similar role in AI/ML, GenAI, or data projects.
Good knowledge of data and GenAI technologies (e.g., LLMs, NLP, micro services) is advantageous.
Hands-on experience managing projects in Agile/Scrum/Kanban.
Excellent stakeholder communication and expectation management skills.
Good technical background and ability to work effectively with multi-disciplinary and international distributed teams.
Experience with JIRA, Confluence, or similar project management tools.